Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
523677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 59 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523009

Common Names

  • Agapetes Cauliflora
  • Stem-flowering Agapetes
  • Himalayan Agapetes

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Description

Agapetes cauliflora (also called Stem-Flower Agapetes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces bell-shaped, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agapetes cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agapetes cauliflora has white flowers with yellow centers and red berries. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agapetes cauliflora is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Agapetes cauliflora

Agapetes cauliflora can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Agapetes cauliflora FAQ

What is the common name of Agapetes cauliflora?

Cauliflower Agapetes

What is the natural habitat of Agapetes cauliflora?

Himalayan forests at altitudes of 1000-3000m

What is the best soil type for Agapetes cauliflora?

Well-drained, acidic soil

Species in the Agapetes genus

Agapetes aborensis, Agapetes acuminata, Agapetes adenobotrys, Agapetes affinis, Agapetes alberti-edwardii, Agapetes amblyornidis, Agapetes angulata, Agapetes angustifolia, Agapetes anonyma, Agapetes arunachalensis, Agapetes atrosanguinea, Agapetes auriculata, Agapetes beccariana, Agapetes bhareliana, Agapetes bhutanica, Agapetes borii, Agapetes brachypoda, Agapetes bracteata, Agapetes brandisiana, Agapetes brassii, Agapetes brevicuspis, Agapetes bullata, Agapetes bulleyana, Agapetes burmanica, Agapetes buxifolia, Agapetes camelliifolia, Agapetes campanulata, Agapetes carrii, Agapetes cauliflora, Agapetes chapaensis, Agapetes ciliata, Agapetes costata, Agapetes dalaiensis, Agapetes discolor, Agapetes dispar, Agapetes emarginata, Agapetes epacridea, Agapetes fasciculiflora, Agapetes filicicola, Agapetes flava, Agapetes forbesii, Agapetes forrestii, Agapetes glabra, Agapetes graciliflora, Agapetes griffithii, Agapetes guangxiensis, Agapetes haemantha, Agapetes helenae, Agapetes hillii, Agapetes hookeri,

Species in the Ericaceae family